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Yu served four years; now needs help to get home

Yu served four years in the army; $4,300 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

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Yu Fang
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I served four years in the army and was discharged in 2024 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $4,300. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $4,300 goes: โ€ข Training provider fees: $1,450 โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $1,750 โ€ข Transport to appointments: $530 โ€ข Essential household items: $570 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Yu

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 21 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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Reviews

2.9(19 reviews)

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  • Hyacinth P. WalkerQuestionID verified

    Does the money go straight to the provider or to you?

    • Yu FangOwnerAnswer

      I pay the provider and post the receipt here so you can see where it went. I'll keep the page updated.

  • You're not alone, Yu. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Santos so I could bring a meal. Love from Prayagraj

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Yu?

      • Yu FangOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about training provider fees, advice is welcome too.

    • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Lagos.

      • Sending love, Yu. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Bakersfield so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Thane.

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